Purdue-Kaplan Deal Approved by State

Inside Higher Ed is reporting that the Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved Purdue University’s planned acquisition of Kaplan University. This is the first of three required approvals. Next up, the United States Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission, the regional accreditation body for both universities.

Rick W. Burkett runs the John A. Logan College Teaching and Learning Center, teaches history, and heads an educational nonprofit. He publishes blogs on a wide variety of topics, including history, teaching and learning, student success, and teaching online.